Bill Stewart wrote:
Let's look at the word "willfully". Among other things, it implies knowledge; under US law, to be guilty you have to know you did something that you at least reasonably believe is an activity that you're not supposed to do.
Agreed, but it's precisely the sort of thing that is misinterpreted by prosecutors and has to be resolved by a judge after a potentially long stay in prison whilst awaiting trial. (All depending on circumstances of course). Too close for comfort I'm afraid. Jim Bell wrote:
2804. Unlawful use of encryption to obstruct justice Whoever willfully endeavors (by means of encryption) to (obstruct, impede, or prevent) the communication of (information in furtherance to a felony) (which may be prosecuted in a court of the United States), to an investigative or law enforcement officer shall...
I think the following is a tad better: Whoever willfully endeavors (by means of encryption) to (obstruct, impede, or prevent) the communication of information (in furtherance to a felony (which may be prosecuted in a court of the United States)), to an investigative (or law enforcement) officer shall... Gary -- pub 1024/C001D00D 1996/01/22 Gary Howland <gary@kampai.euronet.nl> Key fingerprint = 0C FB 60 61 4D 3B 24 7D 1C 89 1D BE 1F EE 09 06